Leeanne Griffin

Connecticut, Hartford

Senior food reporter @Hearst CT. Bunny mama to the cutest Holland lop. Email: [email protected]

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Soup dumplings to hot chicken: The CT restaurants set to open in 2025

Jan 5, 2025 | ctinsider.com | Daniel Figueroa IV |Jayden Nguyen |Abby Weiss |Lilli Iannella |Ciara Hooks |Leeanne Griffin | +5 more

Several restaurants will open in Connecticut in 2025, including new Haven Hot Chicken, Shah's Halal and Raising Cane's locations.
Andrea Bocelli, Third Eye Blind: Things to do in Connecticut this December

Nov 30, 2024 | ncadvertiser.com | Andrew DaRosa |Joseph Tucci |TinaMarie Craven |Leeanne Griffin

AUSTIN, TEXAS - AUGUST 02: (L-R) Kryz Reid, Colin Creev, and Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind perform in concert during the "Summer Gods Tour" at Germania Insurance Amphitheater on August 02, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)Rick Kern/Getty ImagesRabbi Shlame Landa, center, of Chabad of Fairfield, and Rabbi Yehuda Kantor, right, of Chabad of Westport, lead a joint menorah lighting ceremony outside the Pequot Library in Southport in 2022. Brian A.
Andrea Bocelli, Third Eye Blind: Things to do in Connecticut this December

Nov 30, 2024 | ctinsider.com | Andrew DaRosa |Joseph Tucci |TinaMarie Craven |Leeanne Griffin

Dec. 7Article continues below this adThe Woodbury Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Palace Theatre in Waterbury on Dec. 7. Tickets start at $39. Palace Theatre, 100 Water St., Waterbury. palacetheaterct.orgDec. 7Article continues below this ad“The Hip Hop Nutcracker” will be presented at the Palace Theatre in Stamford on Dec. 7. Tickets start at $49. Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford. palacestamford.org Dec.
Here are 8 new CT restaurants to check out in December

Nov 21, 2024 | ctinsider.com | Jayden Nguyen |Jamila Young |Andrew DaRosa |Robert Marchant |Leeanne Griffin

Here are eight new restaurants to check out in Connecticut in December, from a beloved Old Greenwich deli shop that re-opened after two years to the second location of a beach-themed burrito spot that doubles as a coffeehouse. Italian restaurant Mangia Mi opened in Sandy Hook in October, the restaurant's second location in the U.S.Chef and owner Rebecca White was born and raised in New Haven and rose to national food fame after winning Food Network's "Cooks vs. Cons" in 2016.
Paul Rudd-backed CT brand PopUp Bagels taps Moe's Southwest Grill executive for CEO role

Nov 1, 2024 | darientimes.com | Leeanne Griffin

PopUp Bagels, a Connecticut brand born during the pandemic that has expanded into New York City and beyond, has announced its plans for national franchising, hiring a new CEO to direct the process. The bagel concept recently hired Tory Bartlett as chief executive officer, who brings experience as chief brand officer of Moe's Southwest Grill. Bartlett has also held leadership roles at Schlotzsky’s and Southern Proper Hospitality, according to a news release.
Paul Rudd-backed CT brand PopUp Bagels taps Moe's Southwest Grill executive for CEO role

Nov 1, 2024 | middletownpress.com | Leeanne Griffin

PopUp Bagels, a Connecticut brand born during the pandemic that has expanded into New York City and beyond, has announced its plans for national franchising, hiring a new CEO to direct the process. The bagel concept recently hired Tory Bartlett as chief executive officer, who brings experience as chief brand officer of Moe's Southwest Grill. Bartlett has also held leadership roles at Schlotzsky’s and Southern Proper Hospitality, according to a news release.
Paul Rudd-backed CT brand PopUp Bagels taps Moe's Southwest Grill executive for CEO role

Nov 1, 2024 | ctinsider.com | Leeanne Griffin

PopUp Bagels, a Connecticut brand born during the pandemic that has expanded into New York City and beyond, has announced its plans for national franchising, hiring a new CEO to direct the process. The bagel concept recently hired Tory Bartlett as chief executive officer, who brings experience as chief brand officer of Moe's Southwest Grill. Bartlett has also held leadership roles at Schlotzsky’s and Southern Proper Hospitality, according to a news release.
Paul Rudd-backed CT brand PopUp Bagels taps Moe's Southwest Grill executive for CEO role

Nov 1, 2024 | sheltonherald.com | Leeanne Griffin

PopUp Bagels, a Connecticut brand born during the pandemic that has expanded into New York City and beyond, has announced its plans for national franchising, hiring a new CEO to direct the process. The bagel concept recently hired Tory Bartlett as chief executive officer, who brings experience as chief brand officer of Moe's Southwest Grill. Bartlett has also held leadership roles at Schlotzsky’s and Southern Proper Hospitality, according to a news release.
Iron Chef Morimoto bringing ramen restaurant Momosan to Foxwoods Resort Casino

Oct 31, 2024 | ctinsider.com | Leeanne Griffin

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is bringing his acclaimed ramen restaurant, Momosan, to Foxwoods Resort Casino next spring. Representatives for the Mashantucket casino announced the opening Thursday. It will be the seventh location of Morimoto's ramen concept, and the first of his restaurants to open at a Northeast casino, they said. Momosan currently has locations in Boston, New York City, Seattle, Honolulu, Miami and San Jose, California.
Jason Kelce, Jimmy Fallon: CT's celebrity sightings and news, October 2024

Oct 31, 2024 | ctinsider.com | Joseph Tucci |Lilli Iannella |Leeanne Griffin |Linda Tuccio-Koonz

In October, media mogul Martha Stewart made headlines by spilling the tea on her feud with Ina Garten and with the release of her Netflix documentary "Martha." Meanwhile, retired soccer star David Beckham popped into a local pizza place.